Bacteria are single-celled organisms, and while we know they can move around with filaments, the exact mechanisms behind how they do so has been unclear for many years. Researchers have now used ...

Cell the Unit of Life MCQs: All living things have one thing in common: their building blocks. Either unicellular or multicellular, all organisms are formed of cells. Thus, knowing a cell and its ...

Cells are the building blocks of all living organisms. Test your knowledge of the structure of cells in preparation for your National 5 Biology exam. Looking for more cell structure revision? There is ...

Researchers have discovered a type of organelle, a fundamental cellular structure, that can turn nitrogen gas into a form that is useful for cell growth. The discovery of the structure, called a ...

New research reveals that some unlikely subjects -- bacteria -- can have social structures similar to plants and animals. The research shows that a few individuals in groups of closely related ...

Among bacteria, the spirochetes are characterized by their spiral shape and remarkable length — as much 50 times longer than most other bacteria. This can make cell elongation and division a laborious ...